> Since some people here no longer seem to think there is a terrorist
> threat
> (posting shuttle launch times), are they planning on providing
> elements for
> classified satellites now?
I'm sure any terrorist with internet access could extrapolate the most
likely launch time for STS-110. This may be a bit extreme, but it's like
saying the Shuttle will launch the instant the sun sets, but NASA won't
release that time. A terrorist need only look it up in an astronomical
almanac, or download an astronomical simulator program.
Look. The White House is a target, but the President's schedule is
announced in advance. Now compare that policy with Cape Canaveral.
Although, some people in Congress had the idea pre-9/11 that when we
reported observations of classified US satellites, we were compromising
national security. I wouldn't be surprised if they change their tone and
direct it against announcing a launch time for NASA's Shuttle launch - a
time NASA won't reveal.
I personally recommend thoughtful, responsible actions.
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